Apples and oranges. I think it's fair to say the computer in your '93
wasn't as capable of compensating as a more recent one. Also, the first
couple tanks you'll probably be seeing some changes in performance and
mileage simply because the computer's learning.
"LaMont J. Gilles" wrote:
>
> Sorry
>
> There is one naysayer here. Back when my 93 Dak was stock my mechanic put a
> 180 t-stat on my 318 and it cost me about one mile per gallon (measured over
> the course of about five 22 gallon tankfulls). Today I put in a 180 t-stat
> because with the tinkering I have been doing I am getting pinging and so I
> am willing to lose some mileage (probably not now that the engine is running
> more efficiently) for a better performing engine.
>
> --
>
> LaMont J. Gilles
>
> "Andy Levy" <andylevy@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
> news:3AD096F2.F0FEA8CC@bigfoot.com...
> > Well, I managed to prove all the naysayers wrong (none of whom are on
> > the DML). Everyone not on the DML who I talked to about putting the 180
> > t-stat in said it would kill my gas mileage.
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